msmithbooks Chapter 165 A Distinguished Guesthouse!
Chapter 165 A Distinguished Guesthouse!
On Saturday morning, the Kyoto sun was a bit too bright.
In the hotel, Jiang Bai skillfully transformed from a "refreshing young man" to a "forest goddess".
Following the location sent by Xu Wenshan, he took a taxi to a detached villa in the heart of Chaoyang District.
As soon as he got out of the car, Jiang Bai looked at the understated yet luxurious signboard at the entrance—[Tianlai Top-Tier Recording Studio]—and couldn't help but twitch his lips.
"Good heavens..."
"Isn't this the recording studio I looked up online that's 'the most expensive in Kyoto'?"
"The starting price is five thousand per hour, and that doesn't even include a sound engineer. If you bring a top-notch sound engineer, the price will soar to five figures."
When Jiang Bai saw the price, he immediately closed the webpage and even spat at the shady shop.
I never imagined that today I would actually be going in and experience what it's like to be among the elite.
"But, am I in the right place? I don't want to make a huge blunder!"
Jiang Bai straightened her skirt, took a deep breath, and strode away.
.......
At this moment, at the entrance of the studio.
Director Xu Wenshan was anxiously looking at his watch.
Standing next to him was a middle-aged man with long hair and an artistic air.
This man is Chen Mo, the owner of this top-notch recording studio and a well-known music producer in the industry, known for his notoriously bad temper.
"Old Xu, I'm not trying to be mean, but..."
Chen Mo, with a cigarette between his fingers, looked disapproving and kept muttering to himself:
"Your film may have been low-budget, but it was still aiming for awards."
"How could you entrust something as important as the theme song to a newcomer?"
"What 'ten-minute creation'? What 'prodigy'?"
"This sounds like a scam! What kind of persona wouldn't these internet celebrities create to generate hype?!"
Xu Wenshan explained helplessly:
"Old Chen, believe me! That girl is really talented!"
"I listened to 'Riding the Waves,' it's absolutely amazing! Only she could sing it with that feeling!"
"Absolutely ridiculous!"
Chen Mo scoffed, flicked his cigarette ash, and looked arrogant:
"These days, even ordinary people with a little bit of good looks are praised to the skies."
"If you ask me, you should consult another master."
"If all else fails, I can introduce you to a few reliable songwriters. They may be a bit pricey, but the quality is guaranteed."
"Let me be clear from the start: when people arrive, if they're just pretty faces with no talent, or if they sing a couple of lines off-key, I'll kick them out. Don't blame me for not giving you face then."
Xu Wenshan was speechless after being rebuked and could only manage a wry smile.
"Old Chen, calm down. This girl is really different; she's the kind of person who... has a lot of talent."
"Spiritual energy?"
Chen Mo scoffed, and was about to make another sarcastic remark, "What do today's young people know about spirituality?"
Just then.
A taxi stopped on the side of the road.
The car door opened.
A foot wearing white shoes gently touched the ground.
Chen Mo casually raised his eyelids, intending only to glance at the scene before continuing his "artistic sermon".
however.
Once he saw it, he couldn't look away.
In the light and shadow.
A figure walked slowly towards them, against the backdrop of the morning sunlight.
The off-white long skirt swayed gently in the breeze, and the light brown knitwear exuded a sense of languor.
The morning sunlight shone on her face, gilding her delicate features with a golden edge.
The pearl hair clip peeked out from between her hair strands, making her seem as if she had a soft-focus filter on her, as if she had walked out from the depths of the forest.
She wasn't wearing heavy makeup, and even had a touch of travel languor, but the clarity, tranquility, and beauty that emanated from her very being instantly pierced through this noisy world.
Chen Mo's incessant chatter suddenly seemed to be paused.
its stuck.
The cigarette he was holding had a long ash that fell onto his expensive handmade leather shoes with a thud, but he didn't notice.
"Thump!"
Chen Mo felt his heart skip a beat for a moment.
Pretty.
beautiful.
It wasn't the kind of tacky beauty, but rather a kind of beauty that was full of spirit and a sense of story.
It's like an unfinished poem, making people want to explore and get closer to it.
With the boost of [Charm Value 13], Chen Mo's discerning artistic heart was instantly shattered.
"this......."
Chen Mo subconsciously straightened up.
He has seen countless female celebrities, including many divas who have come here to record songs.
But none of them could give his artistic mind the illusion of a "muse descending" just by the girl in front of him walking over.
"Old Xu..."
Chen Mo's voice was slightly unsteady, "This is the... newcomer you were talking about?"
Xu Wenshan, unaware of his old friend's unusual behavior, saw Jiang Bai and his face immediately lit up with joy as he quickly went to greet him.
"Teacher Jiang Baizhi! Over here! Excuse me, this place is a bit hard to find, isn't it?"
Jiang Bai approached and politely bowed slightly.
"Hello Director Xu, thankfully the driver knows the way."
Her voice was clear, neither arrogant nor humble, and carried a comforting and healing quality.
Xu Wenshan breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and pointed at Chen Mo, preparing to introduce this difficult friend to Jiang Bai:
"Ms. Jiang Baizhi, let me introduce you. This is Chen Mo, the owner of this recording studio, and he's also known in the industry for his strictness..."
I hadn't even uttered the words "strict teacher" yet.
A gust of wind blew past him.
Just moments ago, Chen Mo had been looking disdainful and repeatedly saying he wouldn't record trash, but suddenly he rushed in front of Xu Wenshan.
His face was beaming with that warm, welcoming smile, and he extended his hand.
"Oh my! Is this the incredibly talented woman Old Xu was talking about?"
"Nice to meet you!"
"I'm Chen Mo! The person in charge here!"
"I'd heard from Lao Xu that you not only write great songs, but you're also beautiful. Seeing you in person today, it's truly amazing!"
"Old Xu says I'm strict! I'm just strict when it comes to music!"
"But in front of an artist like Ms. Jiang, all those rules and regulations are superfluous."
"The moment I saw you, I knew that Lao Xu wasn't lying to me this time."
"You possess a...very unique charisma!"
"Your presence is simply divine! We are honored to welcome you here!"